Remembering Marian: A Celebration of the Music and Life of Marian McPartland March 20 - 7:30pm
On what would have been Marian McPartland's 96th birthday, NPR's "Piano Jazz" and 92Y, together with Marian's family and friends, invite you to a musical memorial honoring her life, music and enduring legacy.
This event is free on March 20, but you must reserve your ...
(Published: February 13, 2014) [read more]
Bags’ Groove: A Salute to Milt Jackson
Joining forces for the first time on Feb. 23 to salute vibraphone master Milt Jackson are vibist Monte Croft and two members of Jackson's own rhythm section, pianist Mike LeDonne and bassist Bob Cranshaw.
Jackson's sound and musical concept on vibes from the bebop era upward holds a ...
(Published: February 13, 2014) [read more]
Mino Cinelu's World Jazz Ensemble at the Blue Note
February 17: Mino Cinelu's World Jazz Ensemble will be at New York's Blue Note; sets at 8 and 10:30. Featured are Jamshied Sharifi, Mamadou Ba, Jose Davila, and Special Guest Bria Skonberg. Tickets $10 bar, $20 table at bluenote.net, 212-475-8592. The Blue Note is located at 131 West Third ...
(Published: February 13, 2014) [read more]
2014 U.S. Bank Portland Jazz Festival
Presented by Alaska Airlines February 20 – March 2, 2014
11th Annual Festival Celebrates The Finest in Jazz:
Blue Note @ 75 Among Highlights
Featuring Universally Acclaimed Artists and Portland Favorites: Ahmad Jamal, JLCO w/ Wynton Marsalis, Pat Metheny Unity Group, Oregon Spring Quartet: Jack DeJohnette, Joe Lovano, Esperanza Spalding & Leo ...
(Published: February 13, 2014) [read more]
Forever Freestyle 8 at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in association with Sal Abbatiello of Fever Records presents for the eight year in a row - FOREVER FREESTYLE 8 - on Saturday, March 1st, 2014 at 8pm. To Latino teenagers in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, Freestyle, a hybrid of Hip Hop and disco, was known ...
(Published: February 13, 2014) [read more]
“The Case of the Three Sided Dream”
World Premiere at SXSW Film Festival
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The feature documentary film on the music and life of multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk makes its world premiere at the South by Southwest film festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, March 10-15, 2014.
Rahsaan Roland Kirk was a one of a kind musician, personality, ...
(Published: February 13, 2014) [read more]
CHRISTINE JENSEN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
to Release Sophomore Album, Habitat,
Saxophonist and composer Christine Jensen's second album with her Jazz Orchestra marks a significant growth in her writing for large ensemble. Habitat (available March 11 on Justin Time Records) features six compositions, all with a deeply ingrained sense of place. "I always search for a theme ...
(Published: February 12, 2014) [read more]
Euphoria Keeps Chico Hamilton's Legacy Alive at Drom 3.16
WHEN: Sunday, March 16 @ 7:15PM
Sunday, April 27 @ 7:15PM
Sunday, May 18 @ 7:15PM
Sunday, June 22 @ 7:15PM
WHERE: DROM, 85 Avenue A (b/w 5th & 6th St), New York City; Train F to 2nd Ave)
HOW: $15. To reserve, call DROM at 212.777.1157 or visit www.dromNYC.com.
The killer quintet ...
(Published: February 12, 2014) [read more]
MARC HOFFMAN QUARTET TO PERFORM AT HEART GALA
Jazz pianist/vocalist returns to Rock Hill for 2nd Annual Celebration
February 9, 2014 (Rock Hill, SC) - Jazz pianist/composer/vocalist Marc Hoffman will perform with his quartet Saturday, February 15, 2014 at The City Club of Rock Hill in Rock Hill, SC as part of the 2nd Annual Celebrate with ...
(Published: February 12, 2014) [read more]
Jazz Arts Group of Columbus presents blues guitarist/actor/composer Chris Thomas King - Sat. March 1
Columbus, OH - The Jazz Arts Group's Inside Track series continues to heat up the Lincoln Theatre stage with Grammy and Country Music Award-winning blues guitarist, composer and actor Chris Thomas King on Saturday, March 1.
Chris Thomas King came into his own while expanding on traditional ...
(Published: February 11, 2014) [read more]
Jazz & Rib Fest
July 18-20, 2014
Arena District/North Bank Park
311 W. Long Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Free Admission
There's no better way to celebrate summer than with hot ribs and cool jazz! Featuring the finest local, regional, and ...
(Published: February 11, 2014) [read more]
Christian McBride Welcomes Baseball Icon
Bernie Williams and Basketball Legend
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at NJPAC on March 2
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center is proud to present Jazz Meets Sports, a special event connecting jazz artistry and athletic performance created by Artistic Advisor and GRAMMY® Award-winning bassist Christian McBride. This special one night only program will take place on Sunday, March 2 at ...
(Published: February 10, 2014) [read more]
The Metropolitan Room presents Martha Lorin with Vince Scuderi's "Out of The Box Big Band".
The Metropolitan Room presents Martha Lorin with Vince Scuderi's "Out of The Box Big Band".
Two Shows Only! Tuesday, March 11th and Tuesday April 15th at 7:00 p.m.
RSVPS are preferred. Tickets are $20.00. Available at 212-206-0440 or online @ www.metropolitanroom.com.
Whatever happened ...
(Published: February 10, 2014) [read more]
New England Conservatory Jazz Studies Student Andrew Schiller
and Alumni Jeff Schneider and Christopher Zuar
Receive 2014 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards
New England Conservatory Jazz Studies student Andrew Schiller and alumni Jeff Schneider and Christopher Zuar have been selected to receive 2014 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards. Schiller is a jazz bassist and composer working toward his ...
(Published: February 10, 2014) [read more]
Guitar Passions Of Sharon Isbin w/Rombero Lubambo & Stanley Jordan
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is proud to present the GUITAR PASSIONS OF SHARON ISBINin a concert of Latin, jazz and Brazilian music inspired by Sharon Isbin's popular 2011 album Guitar Passions on March 23, 2014, 2014 at 3pm. SHARON ISBIN, the pre-eminent guitarist of our time, will be ...
(Published: February 10, 2014) [read more]
Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival - June 28-29
he 37th annual Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, one of the most celebrated and longest-running jazz events in the world, will be held on Saturday, June 28, and Sunday, June 29, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. This year's festival headliners include Earth, Wind & Fire, Trombone ...
(Published: February 09, 2014) [read more]
Archie Alleyne: Syncopation - Black Roots
SYNCOPATION: BLACK ROOTS
A 'LIVE MUSICAL SHOWCASE CELEBRATING THE EVOLUTION OF
THE BLACK MUSIC SCENE IN TORONTO,
and PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE MUSICIANS FROM THE 50's, 60's and 70's!
Syncopation: Black Roots is a continuation in a series of concerts presented by Mr. Archie ...
(Published: February 09, 2014) [read more]
Kitamura-Laubrock-Filiano at Evolving Music Series (NYC) - Monday Feb 10, 2014
10PM, Monday, February 10 at Clemente Soto Velez Cultural & Educational Center (107 Suffolk St between Delancey & Rivington) with Kyoko Kitamura (voice), Ingrid Laubrock (sax), Ken Filiano (bass). Three inventive performers come together for the first time to present an evening of compositions, ...
(Published: February 09, 2014) [read more]
Live webcast with Warren Vache, Tardo Hammer and Earl Sauls
Live webcast with Warren Vache-cornet, Tardo Hammer-piano and Earl Sauls-bass - Saturday Feb 8, 8pm. Swinging jazz from the great american ...
(Published: February 08, 2014) [read more]
Pianist Mike Longo Reconvenes His Trio with Bob Cranshaw & Lewis Nash for "Step On It"
In his distinguished and sometimes surprising career, pianist Mike Longo has established himself as an invaluable sideman, most notably with Dizzy Gillespie, and as a versatile leader of groups ranging from his 17-piece New York State of the Art Jazz Ensemble to his six-man eponymous Funk Band. ...
(Published: February 07, 2014) [read more]
Berklee Presents Sun Ra Cosmic Centenary, Featuring Former Arkestra Members Feb. 20
Boston, MA. February 4, 2014. The Signature Series at Berklee continues with Sun Ra Cosmic Centenary, celebrating the 100th anniversary of one of the most eclectic and electric musicians of the 20th century, Sun Ra. This concert will feature performances by former members of the Sun Ra Arkestra, ...
(Published: February 07, 2014) [read more]
Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records Proudly Releases RUSH
From Guitarist/Composer TOM GUARNA
To be released worldwide on February 25, 2014, Rush is Guarna's sixth album as a leader, and the first featuring his remarkable new quartet
"This is perhaps Tom's best recording to date! The level of playing and compositions are astounding"-Vic Juris
"Guarna plays superb guitar ...
(Published: February 06, 2014) [read more]
MoonJune Records to Release International Debut of Belgian Singer/Songwriter/Pianist Susan Clynes 'Life Is...' on Feb. 14, 2014
New York, NY - "Life Is..." marks the international debut of Belgian singer/pianist Susan Clynes, on New York based MoonJune Records. This release was compiled from three live concerts done at two different locations, each one with a unique band configuration.
The Archiduc, an historic Art Deco ...
(Published: February 06, 2014) [read more]
DANILO PÉREZ Creates a Cultural Passport with
Stunning Tribute to Panama on Panama 500
Coincides with 500th Anniversary of the Discovery of the
Pacific Ocean and Features Two Rhythm Sections:
John Patitucci & Brian Blade
Ben Street & Adam Cruz
In 1513, Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Panama, becoming the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean and founding the first permanent European settlement in the Americas. Those events continue to resonate five centuries later as Panama celebrates the landmark ...
(Published: February 05, 2014) [read more]
Offiong Bassey thinks globally, acts locally in support of her self-titled debut album
Nigerian-American singer-songwriter-poet promotes the release with a hometown concert and multiple Boston television and radio performances.
Boston, Mass. (4 February 2014): Global soul singer-songwriter-poet Offiong Bassey is embarking upon a flurry of activities this week in the ...
(Published: February 04, 2014) [read more]
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